What You’ll Learn
This two-hour workshop introduces educators and voice professionals to the essentials of coaching clients in business, science, and politics—fields where clarity, confidence, and authenticity are essential. Participants explore how traditional voice techniques can be adapted for professional and corporate environments, translating familiar principles of breath, presence, and resonance into language that resonates with non-performers. Through discussion and guided exercises, we will examine common client needs such as managing nerves, shaping clear messages, developing leadership tone, and using storytelling and vocal variety to connect with diverse audiences.
Emphasis is placed on practical application—how to assess a client’s communication goals, structure effective feedback, and design short, high-impact sessions. Whether you’re an experienced teacher seeking to broaden your practice or a newcomer to corporate coaching, this workshop provides concrete tools and frameworks to support professionals in finding greater freedom, clarity, and impact in their public voice.
About Rockford
Dr. Rockford Sansom is a voice teacher and communication coach. He has worked with senior leaders in business and politics, and with actors and singers in major productions around the globe. As an educator, he has lectured at more than 30 universities on five continents. For seven years, he was the editor of the Voice and Speech Review. His book publications include The History of Voice Pedagogy, Vocal Traditions, Voice and Identity, Practitioner Research in Voice Studies, and Voice Work (2nd ed.), co-author with Christina Shewell. His interests include connecting voice to history, teaching, learning, research methods, and sociolinguistics.
Please note: All times are in Pacific Time (PT)